The US FCC and FEMA have published some interesting information on communication tips during an emergency. Go to
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LET THIS SERVE AS A REMINDER. WE ENJOY THE EXEMPTION..
Amateur operators in BC currently enjoy the exemption under the distracted driving legislation. Some folks are still fighting this battle. We must ensure that this exemption is not abused. Remember hand held radio (portables) are NOT exempt from the legislation. To see more about the Vermont folks and their battle go to
http://vtdigger.org/2014/02/21/ham-radio-operators-seek-exemption-hand-held-cellphone-ban/
ONE DX LOCATION TO BE ACTIVE ON THE MAR 1,2 2014 WEEKEND CONTEST
K1XX will be active this weekend as part of the ARRL Contest. He will use VP2MLL. More information can be found at
RDF EQUIPMENT HELPS LOCATE MISSING PERSON.
A new idea in Oregon has helped locate a missing senior citizen. Between law enforcement and local hams it didn’t take long. For all the info go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/rdf-bracelet-helps-oregon-hams-to-locate-missing-man
A Request You Listen for a Satellite.
The Delfi-n3xt, a cube satelllite, has gone silent. There is a request you listen for signals as the satellite has gone quiet. For all the information
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/23/delfi-n3xt-update-some-bad-news/
ARRL CENTENNIAL PARTY..
Are you trying to make contact with W1AW as it moves around the US? If so you may also wish to listen for N3KN, Kay C Craigie,the ARRL President. She was active on 17m today.
All this is part of the ARRL Centennial QSO Party. For more information on the party go to
More Cube Sats Launched From ISS on Feb 25th 27th& 28th 2014
The launch of about a dozen new cubesats from the ISS is scheduled to occur on Tuesday Feb 25th. If all goes to plan the launch on the 25th will be on commercial frequencies while the launch on the 28 will contain amateur frequencies. Launches on the 27th will be Japanese amateur cubsats. For more information on id’s and frequencies go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/more-cubesats-expected-to-deploy-from-iss-this-week
ARRL INTERNATIONAL DX CONTEST MARCH 1,2 2014
The annual ARRL International DX Contest is March 1 and 2 2014. For more information go to
WEATHER WARNING CONTINUED EAST VANCOUVER ISLAND FOR MONDAY FEB 24 2014
Environment Canada issued yet another weather warning for east Vancouver Island. For full details go to the url noted. REMEMBER to always check your local forecast
W1AW Moves to Washington and Kansas FEB 26, 2014.
W1AW will move their portable operations to Washington and Kansas Feb 26th 2014